By Pratik Jain Slashing the goods and services tax (GST) rate earlier this month from 28% to 18% on 178 items, ranging from sanitary fittings
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GST: GSTN chairman-led panel to consult experts to make return filing easier – The Economic Times–22.11.2017
The committee tasked with simplification of GST returns filing will consult tax experts and trade bodies to make the process convenient for businesses that have
Cloud providing SMEs with cutting edge technology to level field with big companies: IBM – The Economic Times–22.11.2017
With GST making it almost imperative for SMBs to digitise, IBM is eager to pull them on a cloud bearing their logo. An annual growth
GST Tax Slab: 12% & 18% GST slabs may be merged, 28% for demerit goods: Arvind Subramanian – The Economic Times–22.11.2017
The government may combine the 12 per cent and 18 per cent slabs for goods and services tax (GST) into one in the near future
Govt plans GST sops for digital payments | Business Standard News–22.11.2017
The Centre has proposed a two percentage point discount in the goods and services tax (GST) for consumers who make digital payments. The proposal is
56% assessees file GST returns for October | Business Standard News–22.11.2017
As many as 4.37 million assessees have filed summary returns for the goods and services tax (GST) by the deadline on Monday. This constitutes around
Petrol under GST: Decision after weighing revenue impact, says MP minister Business Standard News–22.11.2017
The Madhya Pradesh Government on Tuesday said it would decide on bringing petroleum products under the Goods and Services Tax after considering its impact on
GST impact: What will happen if taxpayers are not heard on time – The Financial Express–22.11.2017
The goods and services tax (GST) is a major indirect tax transformation and a complete overhaul of the way transactions are to be taxed. The
GST woes compounded: Anti-profiteering authority shows lack of trust in markets – The Financial Express–21.11.2017
Though the government believes the national anti-profiteering authority (NAA) is critical to ensure producers pass on the benefits of GST cuts to customers—its press release
A fine balance — On the National Anti-profiteering Authority – The Hindu–21.11.2017
Over four months into the troubled implementation of the goods and services tax, the Centre has operationalised a provision in the GST law that has
Raghuram Rajan’s note against demonetisation should be made public: Montek | Business Standard News–20.11.2017
On demonetisation The finance minister is obviously keen to present the most positive picture he can think of. It’s probably been the most discussed initiative
GST rules changed on refund claims | Business Standard Column–20.11.2017
The finance ministry has decided that applications/documents/forms pertaining to refund claims on account of certain zero-rated supplies shall be filed and processed manually till further
High court judges, experts brainstorm on likely GST litigations | business-news | Hindustan Times–20.11.2017
With the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in place, 20 judges from 12 high courts brainstormed with experts and top government officials on identifying grey
GST rate cut: Govt allows companies to paste new MRP stickers till December | business-news | Hindustan Times–20.11.2017
With recent cut in GST rates on about 200 items, the government on Friday allowed companies to paste a price sticker on packaged products to
GSTN prioritises 38 issues, 10 take backstage–Deccan Herald–20.11.2017
The group of ministers (GoM), established to address issues in Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), has prioritised 38 issues within GSTN to address. According
[ Economy ] Have fun, boys! It’s just politics–Deccan Chrolincle–20.11.2017
Way back in 1989, not much after the Congress was ignobly shown the door after holding a commanding majority of 404 seats in the Lok
GST: Businesses can edit August, September GSTR-3B returns from November 20 – The Economic Times–19.11.2017
The Modi-led Group of Ministers (GoM), set up to look into GSTN glitches, also met Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani. GST Network will launch a facility
What is GST anti-profiteering body and how does it help consumers? – The Financial Express–18.11 2017
GST Anti-profiteering body: Aiming to protect consumers’ interest, the Narendra Modi government has given its nod for the establishment of a National Anti-profiteering Authority under
Moody’s upgrade may widen trade deficit, impact exports already hit by GST | Business Standard News–18.11.2017
While the government cheers India’s ratings upgrade by global ratings agency Moody’s, the move might further widen the already yawning trade deficit. Moody’s Investors Services
Trade, Pass on GST Benefit to Consumer–Economic Times–17.11.2017
The Cabinet’s nod for setting up the National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) provided for in the goods and services tax (GST) law is a testimony to
